Ep. 59 - Sustainable Fashion, Being an Example Versus Preaching & The Power of Optimism with Megan Faletra

The Well Essentials was founded by Global Health Dietitian Megan Faletra, and inspires others to cultivate a healthy life that is filled with intention, and rooted in love and compassion, both for ourselves, for others, and for the greater world around us.   We Talk About: Meg’s career of being a humanitarian How she switched gears after her first job and went back to school The less sexy parts of totally switching your career - like living at home and debt How to be optimistic when you’re a humanitarian How to take care of yourself when there’s a lot of hardship in your career path Sustainable fashion 101 - what is it How to go through your wardrobe mindfully How to shop sustainably, why it matters and who it effects The pros and cons of donating clothes Making positive changes for the environment and sustainability The power of starting small Why being an example is far better than preaching Practical ways to practice sustainability   Connect with Meg: https://www.thewellessentials.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/thewellessentials/   Resources: How Meg Created a Sustainable Wardrobe https://www.thewellessentials.com/blog/how-i-created-a-sustainable-wardrobe-made-3000-in-the-process?rq=fashion   What happened when Meg stopped shopping fast fashion https://www.thewellessentials.com/blog/what-happened-when-i-stopped-shopping-fast-fashion-for-one-year   Companies that make sustainable living easier https://www.thewellessentials.com/blog/incredible-companies-that-make-sustainable-living-so-much-easier   Join the Squad https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/   Chasing Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/   Instagram workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-level-instagram-workshop-tickets-43911906695   Live event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2050519935204873/     Connect with me: blog: http://init4thelongrun.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog/